But because it increases pressure on the administration to solve the problems sooner, Republican grandstanding isn’t such a bad thing.
Health & Social Policy
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Blurred Lines at the Border
Catholic charities contract with the feds to provide services for undocumented immigrants, but are crucial reproductive services being denied in the name of religious liberty?
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In Praise of Designer Babies
Everyone says we don’t want new genetic engineering techniques to produce “designer babies.” But would that be so bad?
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No, Really, Blame John Roberts on Medicaid
As the Affordable Care Act slowly unfurls its many complex parts, many states are sitting on the sidelines—especially with the optional Medicaid expansion. The Supreme Court left a loophole in this summer’s decision that is directly to blame for the millions who will start the year without health insurance.
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The Big Donors Behind the Shutdown
A new investigative piece shows how the usual suspects have been pushing hard for Obamacare’s repeal.
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The Myth of Obamacare’s Bad Sales Job
Some liberals think the Affordable Care Act is unpopular because Barack Obama didn’t do a good job selling it. Here are the five reasons that’s wrong.
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The Cruelty of Republican States in One Chart
The states rejecting the expansion of Medicaid are the ones that already make it the hardest for poor people to get insured.
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What Happens to Conservatism When the Obamacare War Is Over?
Over the last four years, Obamacare swallowed conservatism whole. Where will they go now?
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Daddy’s Home!
In California, a growing number of fathers are taking advantage of paid parental leave.
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Obama’s Opening Salvo In the War of Words
Expect to get to know a bunch of Americans with pre-existing conditions in the coming days.
